Dr. Franck, I’m afraid my dog has allergies! I’ve seen him scratching himself all day! What can I do about it? First, let’s talk about what these allergies are, and then we’ll quickly get to the potential solutions. Let’s start at the beginning: allergies in dogs are caused by abnormal reactions of an animal’s immune […]
Author: Francis Lagacé
A Discussion With An Animal Therapist
For this article, we have the opportunity to chat with an animal therapist, also called a pet therapy practitioner, and an experienced animal health technician. Her name is Mélissa Patenaude-Monette 🙂 We hope you’ll love the interview. *** Hi Mélissa, thanks for joining us to help us find out more about this branch of animal […]
Online Pharmacies: Legal or Not?
Dr. Franck, I would like to buy medication for my dog online but I don’t know where to start. The purchase of products and medications for animals has exploded in the last few years. However, I suggest you be really careful. You’re not going to buy supplies to renovate your kitchen! Online pharmacies can provide […]
How Often Should I Go Out With My Dog?
Dr. Franck, I have a new dog in my house and I would like to know if I should walk him often or not. My first neighbor tells me that I should go as often as possible. Then my second neighbor tells me that it depends on each dog and that it’s he who decides. […]
How Often Should I Take My Dog To The Vet?
Dr. Franck, I’m wondering how often I should take my dog to the vet. Can you please help me? Of course, I can! If I can answer this question in two words, I would say ‘it depends’!!! Haha! I know that’s not what you wanted to hear, but I like to be funny sometimes 😉 […]
Urinary Problems in Dogs: What You Should Know
Dr. Franck, my dog seems to have urinary problems. He has been going outside several times and seems to be peeing several times. What should I do? First of all, let’s talk about urinary problems as a whole because they are a fairly common problem for pet owners. These problems can be mild or severe […]
The Complete Dog Diarrhea Guide
If you’ve ever had a dog, I’m sure you’ve probably had a diarrhea problem too. It’s almost a guarantee! Indeed, this problem of the digestive system is certainly among the most common reasons for consultations. So Dr. Franck, why is it so common and what can you do when your dog has diarrhea? As is […]
The Complete Guide To Dog Coughing (What To Do, Symptoms)
Dr. Franck, my dog has a cough, what should I do? Don’t worry my friend, I know you are worried and I will show you everything you need to know. To begin with, let’s get down to the basics: there are many reasons for a dog to cough, and we’ll come back to them a […]
How Long Are Dogs Pregnant?
In these short articles, let’s call them Vet-Express, we will address topics that do not need much explanation. Hence, in this case, the question is simply: Dr. Franck, how long is my dog’s gestation/pregnancy period? The answer is probably a bit variable, although generally we talk about a duration of 58 to 65 days1 , although […]
CBD Supplements For Dogs And Cats: Where Are We Now?
CBD is probably the supplement that attracts the most curiosity from pet owners. This is especially true with the legalization of cannabis in Canada. However, it is important to understand that several companies can produce this supplement (often in the form of oil) and that this field is still relatively new. This also means that […]